This Spitfire MK XVIE CBAF.IX.4262 (G-OXVI) was recorded in 2008 at the Little Gransden Airshow, UK. Not too sure about these later mark Spitifires but a little research would indicate this a Packard built Rolls-Royce Merlin. If anyone can confirm this, I’d appreciate it. This aircraft is operated by Spitfire Ltd.
There’s quite a bit of crowd noise on this recording so I’ve made an edit of the best bits. Sometimes crowd noise adds to the sound – not always.
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Supermarine Spitfire Mk XVI NR